Aug 7 - GlobalWafers announced its U.S. subsidiary GlobalWafers America LLC (GWA) has formed a new supply chain partnership with Apple, strengthening America’s semiconductor manufacturing supply chain.
GWA and Apple will jointly drive demand for 12-inch advanced silicon wafers produced at GWA’s new flagship plant in Sherman, Texas. GWA stated this move brings critical materials back to the U.S., aiding the reconstruction of local chip manufacturing supply chains.
GlobalWafers Chairwoman Hsiu-Lan Hsu emphasized that iPhones and iPads are globally renowned, and she is pleased that GWA’s silicon wafers will be used in these iconic products. Apple COO Sabih Khan said, through the new U.S. manufacturing initiative, Apple is proud to partner with GWA to create jobs and bring more manufacturing back to the U.S.—part of Apple’s $60 billion U.S. investment commitment over the next four years.
GWA’s new 12-inch wafer plant was officially launched on May 15 (local time). GlobalWafers decided to build the U.S. flagship base in May 2022, with a groundbreaking ceremony in Sherman, Texas, on Dec 2 that year. The $3.5 billion project aims to hire 650 engineers, technicians and operational professionals by late 2028.
ICgoodFind: GlobalWafers’ partnership with Apple will boost its Texas plant and reshape semiconductor supply chains.
